Taxi Driver Jobs in Joliet, IL

A Taxi Driver plays a crucial role in the transportation industry by providing convenient, safe, and efficient transport services to passengers. Their responsibilities include picking up and delivering customers to their desired destinations, helping passengers load and unload their luggage, maintaining the vehicle clean and in good working condition, and adhering to traffic rules and regulations. They often serve as the first point of contact for tourists and visitors, providing critical information about the city, its landmarks, and directions.

Essential skills for a Taxi Driver include good driving skills, customer service skills, knowledge of local geography, and the ability to work long hours. They should have a valid driver's license, pass a background check, and often, taxi drivers need to obtain a special taxi or chauffeur's license to operate. Before becoming a Taxi Driver, a person might have roles such as a delivery driver, school bus driver, or courier, which can provide them with valuable experience in navigation, time management, and customer service.

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Driver Wanted

  • Naperville, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Naperville, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

OTR Driver Wanted Lease to Rent / Lease to Own Drive brand-new 20242025 Volvo 860 or Freightliner Cascadia trucks! 80/20 Gross Split You take home the lion's share! Big miles available Earn...

Driver A

  • Woodridge, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodridge, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 1 day ago

SUMMARY Responsible for the delivery of merchandise to customers within the expected time parameters. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Required: High School or equivalent and 1+ year of safe...

Semi Driver

  • Orland Park, IL (20 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL (20 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Looking for a Semi Driver for drayage work We are seeking a reliable and experienced Truck Driver to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating a truck to transport...

Intermodal Driver

  • Elwood, IL (10 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Elwood, IL (10 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Intermodal Driver (Elwood) Bergeson Trucking LLC Logistics Dr near Logistics Ct compensation: 1200-1500 employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Intermodal Driver We are seeking a...

Armed Driver Guard

  • Burr Ridge, IL (20 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Burr Ridge, IL (20 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 7 days ago

With a network of nearly 200 branches, Loomis armored transportation, cash management centers, and cash inventory vaults keep cash flowing throughout financial institutions and retail businesses...

Driver

  • Joliet, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Joliet, IL
  • 8 days ago

Driver Joliet, IL, USA Req #12096 Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Are you ready to embark on a rewarding driving career without the need for a CDL? At Hallcon, we've got you covered from providing the...

Union Trap Driver

  • Joliet, IL
  • 14 days ago
  • Joliet, IL
  • 14 days ago

Our Joliet location is looking a CDL Class A or B Trap driver to join our Union team. We've been around for over 70 years, and this could be the last job you ever have to apply for. Come join our...

Field Service Driver/Operator

  • Lemont, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Lemont, IL (16 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 20 days ago

equivalent (required) Experience: 1+ years of experience driving related equipment required for role (required) Class B CDL with Hazmat endorsement, air brake endorsement and tanker endorsement (required...

Driver I

  • Darien, IL (18 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Darien, IL (18 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 21 days ago

Essential Functions: Plans delivery activities, prints loading tickets, and delivers merchandise according to schedule to ensure on-time delivery of orders Utilizes hand-held device technology to...

Driver Recruiter

  • Downers Grove, IL (21 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (21 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 21 days ago

Job Description Summary: The purpose of the Recruiter is the recruitment of Independent Contractors and company drivers. Critical Job Functions: Responsible for being the initial point of contact...

Yard Truck and City Driver

  • Joliet, IL
  • 22 days ago
  • Joliet, IL
  • 22 days ago

What you'll do at As a Yard Truck Driver, you will be operating a Yard Truck/ to transport trailers safely to designated locations, while adhering to all regulations (e.g., company, local, state...

Chicago Driver

  • Joliet, IL
  • 22 days ago
  • Joliet, IL
  • 22 days ago

Entity: Supply, Trading & Shipping Job Family Group: Retail Group Job Description: The role of the Tanker Truck Driver (Hazmat) is to safely load, haul, and unload petroleum to designated sites in...

Remote Work

Driver - Class A

  • Romeoville, IL (9 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Romeoville, IL (9 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 23 days ago

Overview We are looking for experienced CDL A Truck Drivers to work at our Romeoville IL location to deliver products to local restaurants in Illinois. Experience the QCD difference! Please feel...

CDL Class A or B - Local Driver

  • Joliet, IL
  • 24 days ago
  • Joliet, IL
  • 24 days ago

Driver Competitive Sign-On Bonus Available and HOME EVERY NIGHT!* If you are a driver looking to establish a career with one of the top Building Supply Distributors Nationwide, then Gulfeagle has...

Yard Driver NON DOT

  • Aurora, IL (17 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Aurora, IL (17 miles from Joliet, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Role Purpose : Drives switching equipment, tractors, and straight trucks to transport goods or equipment to and from designated locations. Makes decisions in sequencing schedule to maintain...

Demographic Data for Joliet, IL

Moving to Joliet, IL? Find some basic demographic data about Joliet, IL below.


Local
National
130,830
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Taxi Driver Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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English for UBER Drivers and Taxi Drivers
What do you say when a passenger approaches? Do you already have a made-up sentence or improvise? Would you know how to start a conversation about the weather forecast during the race?Being a taxi...
Taxi Safety and Regulations Course
Introduction to Taxi and private hire driver Operations. This course, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for providing safe and reliable transportation services. As a...
Taxi App in React Native
Please note that this is not a "full taxi app", it's definitely lacks some functionality before you can either sell it or deploy it to a app store. It doesn't have any fare monitoring or payment...

Salary for Taxi Driver Jobs in Joliet, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTransportation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Taxi Driver positions.



Highest Education Level

Taxi Drivers in Joliet, IL offer the following education background
High School or GED
38.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
19.7%
Bachelor's Degree
18.7%
Associate's Degree
12.9%
Master's Degree
4.9%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
1.2%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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